WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to release former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison from prison while his appeal moves forward. According to court documents — and reporting from our news affiliate WHAS 11 — Hankison is appealing his 33-month federal sentence. He began serving time on October 9th…
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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Robertson County judge has ruled that 36-year-old Torilena Fields is competent to stand trial in the disturbing 2024 murder case involving the death of her mother, according to court officials. Fields is scheduled to return to court on December 8 at 9 a.m. for further pre-trial proceedings. According to Kentucky State Police,…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is opening its new winter shelter for people experiencing homelessness. According to city officials, the shelter will open tomorrow and is available to anyone in need of a warm, safe place to stay during the cold-weather season. The new winter shelter is located at 1306 Versailles Road, though it…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The University of Kentucky is rolling out a major new tool aimed at improving safety on campus. UK Police have launched the SafeZone app — a free, one-touch safety resource designed to give students, faculty, and staff faster access to help when they need it most. According to the university, the launch comes at…
COVINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person was killed and another injured in a house fire in Covington early Friday morning, according to reporting from ABC affiliate WCPO. WCPO reports that Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye said several adults were able to escape the home, but one person died at the scene. Another individual was taken to the hospital…
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HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Hardin County man is facing charges after investigators say an infant was found with significant injuries late last month. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Child Protective Services launched an investigation on October 28 after receiving a report of suspected physical abuse. Detectives interviewed both parents, along with medical…
UPDATE 12:20 p.m. From Lexington Police: No hazardous devices were located and detectives are continuing to investigate the call. The roadway has also completely reopened at this time. UPDATE: 11:50 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Police say the Lexington Universal Academy was evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat was reported on campus. According to an update…
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Richmond man is facing serious charges after an investigation into a domestic dispute led deputies to allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 35-year-old Jordan Lothridge was arrested Wednesday and is charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. The sheriff’s office says…
A Chilly, Clear Start to Friday We kicked off this Friday morning on a chilly and quiet note, with overnight lows dipping into the upper 30s and low 40s across much of the region. Thanks to calm winds and clear skies, some rural spots even briefly slipped into the low 30s before sunrise. As daylight arrived, sunshine returned in full…
NICHOLAS COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway after a deadly crash on U.S. Highway 68 in Nicholas County. According to the Nicholas County Coroner’s Office, the crash happened Monday. The victim has been identified as Christina Doyle of Fleming County. Officials say Doyle’s body has been taken to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for…
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Pulaski County man is facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say they found meth and other items during a search of his home. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, 66-year-old Freddie Collett was arrested Thursday following a search at his residence on Highway 196 in Nancy. Deputies say they recovered digital…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Hemp Association is pushing back after federal lawmakers approved new limits on THC and hemp products as part of the bill that reopened the government. As ABC 36 first reported Thursday, the provision — backed by Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell — places new regulations on the country’s $28 billion hemp industry. In…
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A community vigil is planned Friday for 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner, the Rockcastle County girl who has now been missing for one month. According to the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office, Wynter was last seen on October 14 in the Orlando area of Rockcastle County. Multiple agencies continue to search for her. Organizers say a…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Lottery is giving away free lottery coupons ahead of Friday night’s massive Mega Millions jackpot drawing. Lottery officials say they’ll be handing out free five-dollar Mega Millions coupons Friday at 11 a.m. at the Kroger on Newtown Springs Drive in Lexington. Friday’s jackpot is estimated at $965 million, making it the eighth-largest…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the federal government shutdown comes to an end, many Kentucky families are still unsure about the future of their food benefits. But every Tuesday — rain, snow, or shine — one local group continues to show up, offering a reliable lifeline when it’s needed most. For 18 years, the Open Door Feeding Ministry…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Drivers on Paris Pike should plan for an overnight closure beginning at midnight as part of the ongoing I-75 widening project. Paris Pike will be closed in both directions under the I-75 bridge. Detours will be in place until all lanes reopen at 5 a.m. Friday. Traffic heading eastbound on Paris Pike will be…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is making a special stop in Lexington this weekend as part of its national tour to Washington. “Silver Belle,” this year’s tree harvested from a national forest in Nevada, will be on display at Gatton Park on the Town Branch this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m….
It was another pleasant day of weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Thursday as high pressure settled into the Ohio Valley providing delightful conditions across the region. With plenty of sunshine around, afternoon highs reached the upper 50s and low 60s, which is slightly above average for this time of the year. Winds did finally back off a bit…